| Regimental number | 1677 |
| Place of birth | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Ironmonger |
| Address | Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 4.25" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hepsibah Baxendale, Westbourne Park, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Servd for 2.5 years in the Cyclists Rifle Club; still serving at time at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4393 Pte Harry Witherick BAXENDALE, 32nd Bn, died of wounds, 14 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orca', 19 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment0, Adelaide, 20 May 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 90 |
| Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BAXENDALE Leslie William |